Every spring, gardeners go looking for the newest and latest plants, tools, ornaments and fertilizers to make their plot a success. To make your search a little easier, here is our annual roundup of what's new at area nurseries and garden centers:

	Bailey Nurseries Hydrangea 'Blushing Bride' is a white version of 'Endless Summer.' Its white flowers, which fade to light pink, bloom on old and new wood. Click photo for larger image.

Urban Gardener, 1901 Brighton Road, North Side. 412-323-4769. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Thurs.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. Also open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays in May and June.

Perennials: Clematis diversifolia 'Zion Inspiration'; geranium pratense 'Hocus Pocus'; Chinese lupine; Jerusalem sage 'Amazone'; hosta 'Cherry Berry'; dicentra spectabilis 'Gold Heart'; coral bells 'Marmalade'; foamy bells 'Kimono'.

Trees, shrubs: Tree peony 'Hanakisoi'; Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamekeyama'; Robinia pseudoacacia 'Lace Lady.'

Vegetables, herbs and greens from Grow Pittsburgh, grown locally with Frick Art and Historical Center greenhouses. Also, garden bells from U.S. Foundry.

Sylvania Natives, Ira Way, Squirrel Hill. 412-596-4989. Hours: noon-5 p.m. Sun., Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri.

Trees, shrubs: Sourwood (Oxydendron aroreum); American red cedar (Juniperus virginiana); purple-flowering raspberry (Rubus odoratus).

Perennials: Plumed or false Solomon's seal; Doll's eyes (Actea pachypoda); Sundrops (Oenothera fruticosa); wild senna (Senna hebecarpa); cinnamon fern (Osmunda cinnamomea); Indian grass (Sorghastrum nutans).

Plumline Nursery, 4151 Logan Ferry Road, Murrysville. 724-327-6775. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

Weigela 'My Monet' -- artistic weigela with colorful green, cream and pink foliage, grows 12 to 18 inches tall; Acer palmatum 'Siminighashi' -- vigorous, deeply divided red-leaf form with vibrant red fall color.

Pinus mugo 'Teeny' -- tiny evergreen mound; Pinus parviflora 'Goldilocks' -- long, blue-green needles frosted with golden yellow; Pinus parviflora 'Hagoromo' -- leaves that grow into a tight round bun; Pinus densiflora 'Golden Ghost' -- upright form of dragon eye with intense color.

Penn Hills Lawn & Garden Center, Rodi and Jefferson roads, Penn Hills. 412-241-0411. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.

'Endless Summer' and 'Lady in Red' hydrangeas; 'Knock Out' roses; 'Twisty Baby' locust tree; Corinthian bell chimes; corn gluten; Cock-a-doodle-doo fertilizer and weed control; Espoma Bio-Tone Starter Plus.

North Hills Water Gardens, 1615 Babcock Blvd., Shaler. 412-821-6525. 4195 Old William Penn Highway, Monroeville. 412-666-0199. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

Crystal Pond filter falls; Cal large fountain head kit for large ponds; Tetra Pond Koi Excellence premium food; Gardenfall rock fountain by Fina Designs; variegated water garlic; Tetra Pond pump and fountain all in one; Microbe-Life koi kupcakes (treats) and gel bacteria for filter pads; pond-building seminars.

Michael Bros. Nursery, 47 Michael Road, Cheswick. 724-265-1222. Hours: 8 a.m.-to 8 p.m.; Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Hours change in June.

Annuals: Coleus 'Kong Mosaic' -- fat leaves with green-and-white reverse variegation; Perilla 'Magellanica' -- like a coleus but with smaller leaves that look spray-painted; Nemesia 'Angelart series' -- hot orange, yellow and fruit punch; Penstemon 'Phoenix Red and Pink' -- annual with spiky upright growth; Snapdragon 'Sultan Red and Yellow' -- mounding, trailing but with typical snapdragon flowers.

Perennials, shrubs: Ajuga 'Metalica Crispa'; Salvia nermorosa 'Caradonna' -- dense upright form with dark purple stems and flowers; Holly 'Red Beauty'-- grows similar to Dwarf Alberta spruce.

Also, window boxes from Deer Park Iron Works and stoneware pottery.

Kaelin Farm and Greenhouse, 2547 Brandt School Road, Wexford. 724-935-6780. Hours: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Begonia coccinea 'Sinbad'; Osteospermum 'Soprano Lilac Spoon'; Cyperus 'Baby Tut'; Fuchsia 'Golden Marinka'; Passion flower; Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious' -- pineapple-scented yellow foliage with red flowers; Geranium 'Brookside' -- perennial with sapphire blue flowers; Sedum 'Rupestre'; Tiarella 'Iron Butterfly'; Nepeta 'Walker's Low.'

Iannetti's Garden Center, 728 Steubenville Pike, Burgettstown. 724-729-3500. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Perennials: Heuchera 'Brownies'; Baptisia 'Twilight Prairie Blues'; Rudbeckia 'Chim Chiminee'; Hemerocallis 'Purple d'Oro'; Sedum 'Black Jack' and 'Autumn Fire.'

Shrubs: 'Blushing Bride,' 'Endless Summer' and 'Big Daddy' hydrangeas; yellow tree peonies; 'Brown Bracken' magnolia; many types of Japanese maples.

Also, 'Pesto Perpetua' variegated basil and other heirloom vegetables.

Hothouse Floral, 24 Hothouse Lane, Washington, Pa. 724-222-1330. Hours: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. daily through July.

New varieties of Jackson and Perkins roses; new colors of echinacea; tree peonies; Woodstock chimes; Nature's Gallery classic pots; corner planters for decks; 20-inch coco baskets with flowers; 18-inch moss baskets with flowers; over-railing planters and brackets in all sizes.

Hothouse Landscaping & Water Gardening, 48 Hothouse Lane, Washington, Pa. 724-222-6739. Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tues.-Sun.

Granite benches; landscape boulders; ever-blooming roses; granite statuary; water hyacinths; tadpoles; ginko and dogwood trees.

Galati Nursery & Landscaping Inc., 1652 Route 519, Canonsburg. 724-745-8001. Hours: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. (weather permitting).

'Passionate' and 'Quick Fire' hydrangeas; 'Black Lace' elderberry; 'Tinkerbelle' lilac; 'Golden Nugget' ninebark; 'Silver Anniversary' abelia; variegated Norway maple; variegated sweet gum; 'Day Break' magnolia; 'Dragon Lady' holly.

G.W. Kleber & Sons Nursery Inc., 690 Sandy Hill Lane, Valencia. 724-443-0947. Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; until 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.

Japanese maples, ornamental evergreens and specialty grafted items; flowering trees; shade trees with great fall colors -- 'October Glory' 'Red Sunset' and 'Autumn Blaze' maples; 'Snowfountain' weeping cherry and 'Lavender Twist' weeping redbud; many types of rhododendrons, hydrangeas, Canadian hemlocks, ornamental grasses and fragrant viburnums.

Franklin Nursery, 2437 Rochester Road, Sewickley. 412-366-8765. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

Sedum 'Black Jack'; 'Limelight' and 'Blushing Bride' hydrangeas; 'Double Knockout' rose; Renee's garden seeds; Guy Wolff pottery; Dragon's Eye pine.

Big Sewickley Creek Greenhouses, 2639 Big Sewickley Creek Road, Franklin Park. 724-935-8500. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.

Uwharrie outdoor furniture; hand-painted garden boots and clogs; ceramic planters and pots; garden urns and decorations; large geraniums, many annuals and perennials; hibiscus trees and bushes; decorative arbors and trellises.

Best Feeds Garden Centers, 2105 Babcock Blvd., Ross, 412-822-7777. 1410 Wildwood Road, Gibsonia, 412-487-5802. Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.

'My Monet' weigela; 'Rainbow' Knockout rose; 'Lemon Daddy' and 'Color Fantasy' hydrangea; 'Chardonnay Pearls' deutzia; Cold-hardy banana (Musa basjoo); 'Skeeter's Broom' Japanese maple.

Also, Bayer Power Force multi-insect killer and tree and shrub protect and feed (insecticide and fertilizer); Jonathan Green organic corn gluten weed preventer.

Beechwood Garden Center, 510 Maryland Ave., Shadyside. 412-363-1901. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday.-Sat.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. Many herbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees.

Bedner's Greenhouse, 315 Coleman Road, McDonald. 724-926-2541. Hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., Sun.

Basil 'Pesto Perpetuo' -- variegated Greek columnar type; 'Bush Champion' tomato -- one of the best for small gardens; Calibrachoa 'MiniFamous Double Pink' -- first ever fully double miniature petunia; Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost' -- annual baby-breath-type accent plant; 'Pink Frost' impatiens with variegated leaves; Echinacea 'Summer Sky'; "Living Paintings" framed works of art created with plants.